I almost agree

Neutral Depends on context

What it really means

Often means "I do not agree at all". The "almost" is doing a lot of polite work. Listen for what comes after "but" — that is the real opinion.

Chinese explanation

常常表示"我完全不同意"。almost 一词承担了全部的客气功能。注意听 but 后面的内容——那才是真实观点。

A: So you're on board with the plan? B: I almost agree… but I think we should do the opposite.

A：那你是支持这个方案了？ B：我基本上同意……但我觉得我们应该反着来。

“Tell me where we differ.”

I hear what you say That's one way of looking at it With respect…

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